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Since the big games ( Maryland and Notre Dame) will be played at the XL Center, it would be nice and especially special if UConn would have shuttle buses bring the students to the game.
 
Scoop said:
I've been adding the sports package every year during UConn's basketball season, the canceling it the day of SNY's last broadcast. Last year it was $16.99 a month. A small price to pay to have access to all of their games. I've always watched the games on my BIG screen TV. But....If I can watch it on my computer for free, I'll rough it. I have a 27" computer monitor. I'm only about 3 feet from the screen, so I'm good.
I'm assuming that I will be able to watch those games live. Every other sporting event I've watched on ESPN3 was live, unless I chose to watch a replay.

I'll pay to watch the games if I have to, but free is better!!
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Just remember Scoop that if you pay for the package to get SNY you will also get to watch all the additional programming like the Season Preview Show, The Geno Auriemma Show, UConn All Access, etc. that is not available on ESPN3.
 
Anyone find it interesting that, for the first time I can ever remember, there is not a single evening game at the XL Center. Latest start time (pending the exhibitions) of an XL game is 4:30 pm on a weekend. I wonder why....
 
TitleTown said:
Just remember Scoop that if you pay for the package to get SNY you will also get to watch all the additional programming like the Season Preview Show, The Geno Auriemma Show, UConn All Access, etc. that is not available on ESPN3.
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TT, you make a very compelling argument. I forgot about that those ancillary shows that support and whet our juices for the games. Upon further review, because I've come to enjoy, the pre and post game shows with Gary and Kara, the Geno Auriemma Show, and especially all-access, I'll be buying the sports package after all.

A real UConn fan would not want to miss-out on the news and information that can be gleaned from those shows throughout the season. Sometimes Geno lets us take a quick peek into his brain, and let's us see and hear what he's thinking and why. I know I won't get that on ESPN3.

Thanks. :cool:
 
willingtonfan said:
Anyone find it interesting that, for the first time I can ever remember, there is not a single evening game at the XL Center. Latest start time (pending the exhibitions) of an XL game is 4:30 pm on a weekend. I wonder why....
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Experience has shown that weekend afternoon games at the XL center draw great crowds, much better than evening games.
 
By my count, 9 games will be on the ESPN TV networks (ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPNU), 3 games will be on CBSSN and 1 game on FS1. That's really good national exposure.

For the first time since Maya played, the schedule includes 3 non-conference games in January/February. That's also very good news.

All (AAC) things considered, this is a great schedule. Kudos to AD Dave Benedict's team.
 
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UConnCat said:
Experience has shown that weekend afternoon games at the XL center draw great crowds, much better than evening games.
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There's an old saying in show business............................"You've got to give the people what they want". It just makes good sense to have afternoon tip-offs if they will draw the largest possible crowds. More butts in the seats (potential new fans, i.e, children/teenagers) and more revenue.
 
Home games at Gampel

Cal
UCF
Tulane
Louisville
USF

Home games at XL

Maryland
Notre Dame
Memphis
Cincinnati
Wichita State
Tulsa
 
Scoop said:
TT, you make a very compelling argument. I forgot about that those ancillary shows that support and whet our juices for the games. Upon further review, because I've come to enjoy, the pre and post game shows with Gary and Kara, the Geno Auriemma Show, and especially all-access, I'll be buying the sports package after all.

A real UConn fan would not want to miss-out on the news and information that can be gleaned from those shows throughout the season. Sometimes Geno lets us take a quick peek into his brain, and let's us see and hear what he's thinking and why. I know I won't get that on ESPN3.

Thanks. :cool:
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I agree about the extra shows. I forgot to cancel the sports package last spring. So now I have access to a lot of regional sports networks and will turn to NESN to see a Sox game. Of course DTV says that I haven't paid for the channel or the game is blacked out (I live in NC so I get Mid-Atlantic sports). This even happens for WNBA games, even the Mystics and Dream games.
Oh well enough about how crappy DTV is... just glad that the games are on SNY and that I get to watch these games at least.
 
OldAlum said:
At first glance, it appears the "bigger" games are at XL this season.
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Cuts my 5 hour and 30 min drive down to 5 hours and 10 minutes! The one thing that I am disappointed by is they gave 2 games to the CBS Sports Network and I think FS1 actually does a much better job. Some years CBS tends to pick an analyst who shall remain nameless that clearly hates women's basketball. Like why?
 
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CBS get two games this year? BOOOOO... in the past, any game I've watched on CBS always missed the first 5-10 minutes because of what ever was on before it... They are bad at time management... I dislike missing any minutes from a Uconn game.

But the season seems to be right around the corner now. I can't wait. GO UCONN!!!!!
 
I made the mistake of booking some winter trips before seeing the schedule. I fly to Cabo on the day of the game at USF. I could have gone to Tampa instead. Orlando for UCF is still a possibility, as it falls between my Cancun and Pebble Beach trips. Who is going to the UCF game in Orlando?
 
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Way too early to worry about (but when has that ever stopped us?) but what about Senior Day/Night? Usually they like to do it on a Saturday to help out working parents. But there are no Saturday games in Gampel in February. Guess they will have to go with the last game which is USF on a Monday night.
 
EricLA said:
Don't you have to use your computer to get ESPN3? It would be nice if they would get that on a regular TV channel. I never figured out how to watch those games on my smartTV...

Either way GREAT OOC schedule. Cannot wait for this season to start!!!
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In addition to sources mentioned by others, the WatchESPN app is also available via an AppleTV (a device sold by Apple). It plugs it into your TV via an HDMI cable. WatchESPN is an available app and I've watched several games via the Apple TV on ESPN3, especially non-UConn games. However, for the UConn games, I'm sticking with my subscription to SNY via Directv.
 
RoyDodger said:
In addition to sources mentioned by others, the WatchESPN app is also available via an AppleTV (a device sold by Apple). It plugs it into your TV via an HDMI cable. WatchESPN is an available app and I've watched several games via the Apple TV on ESPN3, especially non-UConn games. However, for the UConn games, I'm sticking with my subscription to SNY via Directv.
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I think ATTUverse also has SNY correct? I have Spectrum cable and they do not. time to switch...
 
Charliebball said:
Aren't you forgetting Ashland University?..:eek:
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Anyone know how they pick which DII schools to play? I thought they'd generally play schools from the Northeast, but this year it's two midwestern schools. I don't see how they get together.
 
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OldAlum said:
Way too early to worry about (but when has that ever stopped us?) but what about Senior Day/Night? Usually they like to do it on a Saturday to help out working parents. But there are no Saturday games in Gampel in February. Guess they will have to go with the last game which is USF on a Monday night.
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It is probably the USF game. Maya's Senior Night was on a weeknight. I was there. I'm thinking about flying up to celebrate Kia and Gabby.
 
Anyone have experience with single game ticket process? Living in south Central PA I just can't go to a lot of games. So I was hoping to go to a few with single game tickets. Today I got phone call from UCONN athletics trying to sell me season tickets...and telling me I can resell or donate tickets I can use. Good thought, but not really something I want to do, especially since I am late in the process and no lower level seats are available.

Any suggestions??
 
The first two exhibition games are usually never broadcast on commercial TV. The last few years, UConn's first two exhibition games were only available via live stream through a subscription to CBSi Advanced Media. Last year, I subscribed for one month to have access. Anyone have any other information regarding being able to view these games perhaps through another source, or is CBSi still the only game in town?
 
Got a very nice text from a certain UConn players relative today. I will be getting one of the gazillion tickets needed for LouConn's (oh yeah and the rest of the Huskies) game at UCLA. Hope to meet some of the Left Coast BY'ers(or those making the trip to LA) at half time. Normally the visiting players tickets are the first 4-5 rows behind the UConn bench.:D:);):cool:
 
Scoop said:
I've been adding the sports package every year during UConn's basketball season, the canceling it the day of SNY's last broadcast. Last year it was $16.99 a month. A small price to pay to have access to all of their games. I've always watched the games on my BIG screen TV. But....If I can watch it on my computer for free, I'll rough it. I have a 27" computer monitor. I'm only about 3 feet from the screen, so I'm good.
I'm assuming that I will be able to watch those games live. Every other sporting event I've watched on ESPN3 was live, unless I chose to watch a replay.

I'll pay to watch the games if I have to, but free is better!!
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Try your local outfit that does big screen TV and audio installs. They can quote using a Miracast dongle which plugs into the back of your set. With that setup, you can watch what's playing on your computer on your TV.

I'm sticking with the sports package on DirecTV as it only costs me $6.95 a month.
 
ochoopsfan said:
Got a very nice text from a certain UConn players relative today. I will be getting one of the gazillion tickets needed for LouConn's (oh yeah and the rest of the Huskies) game at UCLA. Hope to meet some of the Left Coast BY'ers(or those making the trip to LA) at half time. Normally the visiting players tickets are the first 4-5 rows behind the UConn bench.:D:);):cool:
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No need to rub it in. LOL Like McDonald's says...........YOU deserve a break today, and it appears you got it, you lucky guy. I have my ticket, and I'll see you there. I wish I was sitting in your section. I'll be in the cheap seats, on the second level on the other side of the court, probably right in the middle of Bruinville. I'll be enjoying the game though as much as you will, as this is a game UConn should win going away.

The team will have 3 days off between this Tuesday game, and their date with Michigan State on Saturday in Eugene Oregon, maybe the staff will take the team to Disneyland or Universal Studios in Hollywood Wednesday, and leave for Oregon on Thursday.

Most of the girls probably have never been to either of these attractions, and would relish the opportunity. Since they travel via charter, this would fit very nicely into their travel plans, and would be another opportunity for the team to bond.
 
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ochoopsfan said:
Got a very nice text from a certain UConn players relative today. I will be getting one of the gazillion tickets needed for LouConn's (oh yeah and the rest of the Huskies) game at UCLA. Hope to meet some of the Left Coast BY'ers(or those making the trip to LA) at half time. Normally the visiting players tickets are the first 4-5 rows behind the UConn bench.:D:);):cool:
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I have my tickets. Looking forward to meeting you. Go Lou!!!!
 
UConn's schedule accomplishes a couple of important things: First, it minimizes the the issue of the weak conference as UConn's non-conference schedule is the toughest in the country. Second, it removes the argument that UConn doesn't play elite competition after January 1; UConn will play Texas in January and both Louisville and South Carolina in February.
 
PAHuskeyFan said:
Anyone have experience with single game ticket process? Living in south Central PA I just can't go to a lot of games. So I was hoping to go to a few with single game tickets. Today I got phone call from UCONN athletics trying to sell me season tickets...and telling me I can resell or donate tickets I can use. Good thought, but not really something I want to do, especially since I am late in the process and no lower level seats are available.

Any suggestions??
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You should not have a problem getting single game tickets for most games with probably Notre Dame and perhaps Louisville being the exceptions. Check the uconnhuskies website regularly and call the ticket rep back to make sure you get the emails. Usually before single games go on sale uconn offers flex packs of 3 games or something similar. Games in November and December are usually easier to get. Good luck. Don't forget the secondary market like stub hub and eBay. And Boneyard.
 
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